James Claiborn Ph.D. ABPP

My Practice

I am a psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings and with people of all ages and all types of concerns. Currently I am in independent practice in South Portland Maine. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and related problems such as tic disorders including Tourette's Disorder Trichotillomania and Compulsive Skin Picking. I provide services including consultation and coaching using Internet video conferencing.I have provided more information about my practice, consulting and coaching, and other information here: More about Dr C.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes a number of techniques and tools. Some of them may be specialized and used for treatment of specific problems, while others are more generalized. One tool that is in the general category and useful across disorders is a thought record. This is a form used to evaluate and modify problem thoughts that may be distorted and which are understood to contribute to problems like anxiety or depression. Thought records come in a variety of forms, some are copyrighted. I have developed one that people may use and copy for their own use. I have also provided a set of instructions for the thought record and examples applied to some different problems.